This song saved the galaxy.

I sent this song to both my sons. They are in their 40's. We had some weapons formed against us,but they didn't win. We been through a lot,but both of them doing good. Songs like this are so inspiring and we need to keep playing them God is good ❤❤

When I was going through a divorce! I thought my world had come to end. Family, church people, my Pastor, I was ridiculed on every corner! I caught hell! I couldn’t see my daughter and that hurt! That song played as I looking 4 gospel station. I felt God played that song for me! My daughter is grown now! She has grown up to be a incredible, and beautiful young lady! She has her own house; got a business! Man I thank God 4 her everyday! She has 4 kids; twins have Sickle Cell, the other 2 have some developmental disabilities, I travel 236 miles to go help her and I tutor her oldest daughter. But it’s all good! She is a strong, determined black woman. And I am so proud of her! She is a fighter! Sometimes she cries but i play this song and homegirl straightens right on up like a soldier that she is! She makes me proud! I am so proud of her!!! ❤

I lost my daughter 8 months ago to drug addiction and an overdose of fyntenoyl. She left us with 3 babies under 9. I'm not ashamed to say that I weep her passing everyday. I remember hearing this song on the radio as a child...its lifted my my spirit and given me hope🙌.

That drummer knows what he's doing. Those are some badass beats.

The arrangement of this song is virtually flawless and sounds just as fresh today as it did back in the spring of 1970.

In the seventies this was my sisters good luck song. Now I'm 65 and she's 67 years old. I still send her this song when life throws a curve ball!!! We need this song right now.

2024 this song will never die.

A message to the future generations. Don't let this song die.

Nobody seems to notice but this drummer is literally KILLING IT the entire song!

This song is encouraging. This is the day the Lord has made AND rejoice in IT

Somedays you just gotta listen to this song on loop, like an IV drip of hope to keep you alive. That's me today...and a lot of days. So thankful for this song

I have a story with this song. My father died when i was 3 years old. I lived alone with my mother and she took good care of me, until she died of a bad surgery when i was only 16. After her death i discovered this song and every time I hear it, I can hear my mom talking to me through the lyrics. I'm grown up now and surrounded by friends. Still, I miss her a lot. Whenever I feel the sun warming me every morning, I just feel it's her, hugging me, just like she did every day before school. But I remember everyday that things will be easier and that sometime in the future we will walk again, together, under the lights of a beautiful morning, just like we did, before school. (Edit) Holy...! Thank you for all your support. The world is hard for all of us these days. But you've shown compasion and that warmed my heart. You all are great. Thank you.

As I'm fighting to remove my children from a very toxic and horrible situation, losing hope and faith, I turned to this song and just bawled my eyes out....this song says it all. Maybe there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Playing this for my dad ❤ he’s in the SICU going through multiple surgeries. It’s his fav song. Praying for a full recovery

It was a cold, bleak morning in early 1999 when we laid to rest our brother Nick. He was 21 years old and the youngest of my parents' seven children. That day, as well as those before and after, are still a blur with only fleeting moments of clarity. I remember leaving the cemetery in the funeral car with our oldest sister, Theresa, my older brothers Timmy and Eric and younger brothers Brady and Scott - the six of us were our brother's pallbearers. On the slow ride back, there was a lull of silence. After a few moments, Theresa asked the driver - a man in his mid-60s - if he could put on some soft music to break the awkward silence. Those first few familiar notes brought a moment of joy to our hearts, and smiles interspersed with tears . It was a family favorite that had been played to infinity on the big Magnavox hi-fi in our living room. It was one of Nick's favorites as well and he'd get excited when it was played during a well-known scene in one of his favorite movies, Boyz N The Hood. It was part of the soundtrack of our family's life together. God bless Clarence and Betty Burke for giving the world those six special children who recorded a song that touches the souls of all those who hear it and instills hope in the most disconsolate of circumstances. And a special thanks to that funeral driver, Mr. Villani, who laid the first stepping stone on the road to healing for six heartbroken siblings.

My mom just passed two days ago and this hits so different now I cannot stop thinking about her. When her mom passed away she said she would listen to this all the time but now they’re together so that comforts me. I love you momma always my queen! ❤️

I’m battling addiction every minute of my life this gives me peace

Remember this song saved a planet

My dad passed away earlier this month (Jan. 4 2024) of Pancreatic Cancer and this was one of the songs we played at his funeral service. It’s the song that brings me comfort when I miss him because it makes me feel like he would want my mom and I to know he’s okay and that things in our lives will get eventually get better too. I’ve listened to it everyday since his passing to compartmentalize with my grief.

Considering the events thus far this year, we need this song more than ever.

this is one of the most beautiful songs ever, RIP Ricky and Doughboy

We need songs like this right now ❤

We need more songs like this one to move on ❤ wherever you are on this Earth, never lose the Hope for a better tomorrow. Love will never die. 🌟♾️ 5.03.2024

This song helped me get through my mom's long illness and then her death on January 5th, 1971...RIP...Mom...

A never ending song. It was originally meant for the boys in the Vietnam war. For them to get through that time. It saved my brother who was there. I love and feel this song in my heart every time I hear it

The lead singer has such a velvety smooth voice! Love this version.

One of the greatest inspirational songs of all time!

This song still comforts me in 2024!!!

This song literally saved the galaxy!

This morning my husband dedicated this song to me and I was truly touched...I had a stroke a few months ago and he said its going to get better and I believe him...

Praise the LORD JESUS CHRIST

One of the best songs ever in the history of music.

This HANDS DOWN has to be a contender for the greatest American song in ever written.

"You just wait and see, the things you're gonna be." Ooh child, great words to live by. GL all.

I play this song everyday at the end of the day for my students as we clean up to go home ❤🥰

No matter the persecution, turmoil, pain and strife…Black people have always found a way to make uplifting & hopeful music that has stood the test of time. I love that about us 🖤

As a single mother, it makes me think of my struggles with my son. Now he's a wonderful man.

This song is like a spiritual balm 2 the soul, full of hope, elevation, & comfort. Few, songs today give that message the way The 5 Stair Steps did.

This song carried me through a difficult childhood and beyond...God bless their Family richly ❤

Listening to this after forgiving someone that destroyed my self esteem, self worth, and sent me into a crippling 3 year depression. I had vowed to never forgive this person that I dearly loved and trusted. I forgave her last night in person. The hate and despair have left me I came here for this song tonight. Things will get brighter. And if you need to forgive someone, do it and give yourself some peace.

This now is one of the most meaningful songs in our history, it should be shared with all !

one of the FINEST SONGS EVER. Part of my childhood soundtrack.

I am in a situation where i believe only God and this song can save me. I want be free. I want freedom.

My dad use to sing song this to me when I a child when I upset about something. Love and miss my parents R.I.H😇😇😇

THE BEST SONG IN THE WORLD.

I'm gonna just drop this comment here, so every time someone likes it. It will notify me and remind me how great this song is so i will listen to it again.

Shocked a classic like this only made it to number eight in 1970. Goes to show you a classic doesn’t always have to top the charts. RIP Clarence Jr. and James Burke.

This song is a beautiful testament to the love of humanity, and hope for the future. It’s the antithesis to those today who seek to divide and turn us against each other. Resist those haters. Peace and love to us all.

Going through the many comments and I see a lot of people have gone through a lot in life. Loosing parents, dealing with depression and a lot of sadness. This song has seen people through. This is music made by the Angels to heal the wounded souls. May you all be comforted...

I tell my children to listen to this song, as a gentle reminder that things will get brighter

Evertime I hear this song I shed a tear 💯

I'm going through a rough time mentally. While in the bathroom I heard the Holy Spirit sing this song to me. I was familiar with the hook of the song, but wanted to hear it online fully. I trust you Lord that "someday things will get easier/brighter!" Thank you Jesus 💖💖💖

My cat I got from the shelter in Philly died today of heart failure. This was our song together during her final days with me. I mourned and weeped on her cage afterwards while letting this song go off on my phone. For some reason this track always touched a nerve with me every time I hear it. Music is amazing.

I am dealing with a broken heart. Picking myself up hasn’t been easy but this song has actually helped bring joy and hope. I love listening to it!

I remember this song from 1970 or 1969. Sounds as fresh as back then.

"What are you doing?" "Dance off, bro!..... Gamora.... Subtle, take it back" "What, are you doing?!?!" "I'm distracting you, ya big turd blossom!!"

This song is so beautiful. It makes me teary eyed. My daughter is going through a tough time, I forwarded this song to her.

Wow - still get tears from this song. My (almost) 16yo daughter and I just listened to this song again. I used to sing along to this song to her when she was a baby while waiting for (and after) her heart transplant. This song is a reminder of the miracle we lived through. As I see in other comments too - this song is gift from the angels.

“Some day when the 🌎 is much brighter” damn forever a classic song!! 💎

I have a story with this song which I will never forget. A few months ago we were in the farmers' and artisans' market in Durham, NC. We were in a store with music playing in the background. We went up to the counter to pay for an item. The man behind the counter was looking down. Just then, the intro to this song came on and when the intro ended, I turned to my wife and started to sing the words. At that moment, the man behind the counter, still looking down started to sing as well. When he heard me singing, he looked up with the biggest smile on his face.. He reached out to me with a big handshake and an even bigger smile. It was such a simple moment but there was a magic in it that can only come about with a great song. Now, every time I hear the song I think of the power music has to bring people together.

This song is a "go to song" for me when ever the negative thoughts start permeating my head. I use it like a calling card from all my deceased family and friends....as if they are singing it to me. Like a message from God. Sometimes you just can't see through the fog. And I envision sunny days and better times upon hearing this. If only for a few moments....im free of the doldrums of life. Amen

One of the greatest songs ever ❤. I'm 61 and a child of the 60s. I can remember this playing as a child growing up at the pool. 😊 They paved the way for the Jackson 5 and many more others.

One of the most uplifting songs, ever. And I'm proud to say, my drum teacher, Bernard "Pretty" Purdie, is the driving force behind the tune.

You’re listening to this 51 years after it was released and you’re still loving to it.

This song took "dance-off" to the next level.

Woke up & remembered this song. Holy Spirit is speaking!!! Thank you Jesus

2024...Amen! That was a time...for sure!! About the time I was making early decisions that affected the rest of my life. These artists sound like the Friends of Distinction. Beautiful song!

my mom used to sing this to me, i still cry everytime i sing it. life is soooo hard at times, and feels overwhelming-this song is a reminder that ‘this too shall pass’ and keep your head up, never give up.

I used to hate this song because my Mom would play it all the time and it reminded me of the bad home life I had, but listening to it now, I appreciate this song because things did get brighter.

Now this is music with soul and true heart love it

"keep ya head up". ~ Tupac Shakur RIP Legend 1972-1996

Ooh, child...the memories...as a kid watching life in "THE GHETTO", and seeing my big brothers march off to Nam, this is definitely a healing song.. Especially for these times...hold your head high...😌😁

This song makes me nostalgic about a childhood that i never had...

I've been going through a lot of struggles and randomly this song (which I haven't listened to in years) came to my head and I felt the urge to listen to it. I'm glad I did, it reminds me of hope.

Tupac song brought me here. His song called Keep your head up. This is a great song for any generation. Thank you 5 stairsteps.

I was in the ICU in 2020 lost blood and had clots in my lungs but I survived now it's 2021 and this song gives me strength

This song should be put in a time capsule. One of the greatest heart wrenching beautiful songs ever.

When I was struggling as a single mom and I didn’t want my babies to know. I would sing this song to them.

The World needs This now....war..poverty...division...hate... we can all do better

RIP James Burke thanks for this timeless song.

This song will never die🔥🔥🔥

How could you not want to keep putting this song on repeat, at least for a bit?

" Good music transcends space and time."

Journey from Los Santos to Blaine County with this song 👌

Anyone else remember this from Boyz N The Hood?!

I was 13 yrs old when this song came out. The first time I heard it it made me cry, not out of sadness but from the realization that there was hope for the future that humanity was going to raise its head and there would be more peace and love and harmony boy was I delusional back then!!!

I was 10 years old when this song came out. Hearing it again now, it still made me cry like it did back then thinking, "I hope so".

James Burke, a founding member of the Five Stairsteps, passed away at the age of 70 from pneumonia on February 19th, 2021... Between 1966 and 1980 the Chicago family quintet had sixteen records on the Top 100 chart, one made the Top 10, "O-o-h Child", it peaked at #8 for two weeks on July 12th, 1970... Sadly, James was the last surviving founding member of the Five Stairsteps... May he R.I.P

This should be 2020's theme song

Growing up in the seventies, life for me was difficult, bordering tragic. When I'd hear this song on the radio, somehow I felt hopeful a new and better day might come. Thank you, Five Stairsteps, for leading me through the darkness. With love and respect, always.

I always loved this song, hearing it would lighten the load and fuel my optimism. Then I was with my sister who had ALS, and this song played. And I thought it's not true, it's never going to get better. Broke my heart. That was 4 years ago. When the song came on the radio today it brought it all back, tears flowed

This is one of the songs that kept me going when I was on a tracheotomy and ventilator back in 2010. I just thought of this when things got bad. I am thankful to be alive, due to the Higher Power and the medical professionals that took care of me!

I’m 20 years old and I love this old 70’s music!

I get chills when I hear this song or snippets of it. The song has such deep meaning to me. My dad died in June 1970 when I was 15 yrs old. I remember that this song was playing all the time on the radio that summer after it came out. The words and feeling of the song comforted me then and when I hear it now, it still does. It brings me back to that summer and everything that was happening in the world at that time, as well as the emotions and what was going on in my own life. I didn't remember the name of the band who sang it but their version, which was the first, is unmistakeable. I know every beat, every note, and every second of it like it was 1970. It evokes a warmth and comfort in my soul and will until I die. I thank the songwriter and this group whose version is ingrained in my brain, for this very special song. ❤

Needed this one today

This is a song I grew up on and I am still LOVING it playing it in 2024 so many many awesome memories listening to this.

This song always hits my soul when I listen to it…I miss all my loved ones who I’ve loss along the way😢can’t wait to see you all again 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🤞🏽

One of the greatest songs of the 60s! Absolutely beautiful!

The Stairsteps know how to uplift us from sun-conscious to conscious. The Stairsteps our soul family so uplifting.